Players like Ben Osborn
CM/LMSheffield United · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitBen Osborn's profile ↗
The players most similar to Ben Osborn are Paul Nebel, Kevin Paredes, Leart Paqarada. Doppel rates Paul Nebel (1. FSV Mainz 05) a 77/100 overall match — 74/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Leart Paqarada scores 77/100 at about €700k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Ben Osborn
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paul Nebelsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 22 | €17m | 74 | 77 |
| 2 | Kevin Paredessimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 20 | €1.9m | 75 | 77 |
| 3 | Leart Paqaradasimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 29 | €700k | 84 | 77 |
| 4 | Germán Valerasimilar↗ | Elche | 23 | €6.2m | 79 | 77 |
| 5 | Christian Eriksensimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 33 | €2.4m | 77 | 77 |
| 6 | Romano Schmidsimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 25 | €17m | 74 | 77 |
| 7 | Dwight McNeilsimilar↗ | Everton | 24 | €19m | 76 | 77 |
| 8 | Vincent Sierrosimilar↗ | Toulouse | 29 | €3.2m | 80 | 76 |
| 9 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 30 | €1.9m | 73 | 76 |
| 10 | Joakim Mæhlesimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 26 | €7.4m | 82 | 76 |
| 11 | Diego Lópezsimilar↗ | Valencia | 22 | €9.6m | 75 | 76 |
| 12 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 29 | €900k | 79 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ben Osborn
≈ 100% Ben Osborn · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Ben Osborn · strong: Duels won, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Ben Osborn · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ben Osborn?
By Doppel's fit score, Paul Nebel (1. FSV Mainz 05) is the closest profile to Ben Osborn, with a 77/100 overall match. Kevin Paredes and Leart Paqarada are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Ben Osborn?
Yes. Leart Paqarada (1. FC Köln) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 77/100 at roughly €700k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Ben Osborn?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Ben Osborn's 2023/24 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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